Best Piano Lessons in Moreno Valley, CA

Some piano teachers may teach mostly piano repertoire with a minimal amount of music theory and little to no ear training. However, I believe a more complete and useful music education includes a comprehensive understanding of music theory, and the ability to hear and identify key components, styles, and practices within a given piece of music. Regular study of music theory, ear training, and improvisation greatly enhances the knowledge, understanding, creation, performance, and appreciation of music. The absence of these essentials is similar to a football player who practices football plays on the field, but never exercises in the weight room, or does aerobic training to greatly improve his stamina or performance for the actual game.

For those students enrolled at Musicland, lesson books and other materials are available through the schools. For my private students (both in-person and on-line) lesson books and other materials are available at your local music stores or on-line sheet music retailers such as Sheet Music Plus.

Piano practice should never be about how much time one spends at the piano, but should instead be largely goal oriented. Students need to learn to set one or more realistic goals that they can accomplish at each practice session. Practice time should then be spend working to accomplish the goals set no matter how long that time may be. Nevertheless, practice times should also never be ridiculously short to accomplish little to nothing as well. For young children who are just starting to take piano lessons, the time amount is generally between 10 to 15 minutes each day. The amount of time should gradually increase as the skill level and study level increases over time. By the time a student reaches the advanced beginner level, the practice time should generally have increased to about 30 to 45 minutes each day. For adults, the practice time will depend upon the amount of practice time available, individual study goals, and desired rate of progress.

I am a piano teacher who has taught students of varying ages and abilities in the communities of the Inland Empire for over 20 years. I currently teach both privately and on staff at the Musicland Schools in Fontana and Upland, CA.

Lesson rates will be discussed at an audition lesson after I evaluate the student's needs and goals. For further information regarding expected lesson costs see this article. Schedule an audition lesson today!